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Albeit the fact that sodium is bad when taken in excessive amounts, sodium also has its function that is essential for a healthy body. This article talks about the functions, sources and results of excessive and minimal intake of sodium. Sodium has the function to maintain proper water balance within the body. It also preserves the normal movement of muscles. Lack in sodium results in Nausea– the sensation of unease and discomfort in the stomach with the urge of vomiting; Vertigo– the type of dizziness characterized by the sensation of spinning and it is sometimes referred to as hallucination of motion; Mental Apathy; Cramps and Respiratory Failure. While excessive intake of sodium results to Edema, Hypertensive Disease, Kidney Trouble, Muscle Cramps or weakness, Headeache and Nausea. Food sources of sodium are ordinary bread, corn, rice, wheat flakes, all processed or canned food and salt. To meet the ideal sodium intake, we should eat the following food moderately on a daily basis.